The most widely used vegetable in salads, cucumber wonderfully cools your body in the scorching heat during the summers. This cheap, humble, and easily available vegetable is packed with nutrients that are beneficial for our body and skin.

Cucumber is free of saturated fats or cholesterol. Its peel is a good source of dietary fiber, which helps reduce constipation. It contains antioxidants such as carotenes, vitamin C, vitamin A, zeaxanthin, and lutein. They protect your body from free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS), which play a role in aging and various disease processes (1).

Cucumber is also a favorite extract when it comes to formulating cosmetic products. It is herbal and non-irritating and often used as a remedy for puffy eyes. It is widely used as an ingredient in creams, gels, and face packs. Listed below are some of the best face packs that use cucumber.

5. Carrot And Cucumber Face Pack

Ingredients

Method

1. Extract fresh carrot juice and grate the cucumber to get a paste-like consistency. 2. Mix these two ingredients with the sour cream and apply the paste on the face. 3. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

6. Tomato And Cucumber Face Pack

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Ingredients

• 1/4th cucumber • 1/2 ripe tomato

Method

1. Peel the cucumber and blend it with the tomato. 2. Apply the paste on your face and neck and massage for a minute or two in a circular motion. 3. Leave the juice blend on for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

14. Cucumber And Neem Face Pack

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Ingredients

• 4-6 neem leaves • 1/2 cup water • 1/2 cucumber

Method

1. Boil the neem leaves until they are soft. Then, strain this water. 2. Blend the cucumber and add the neem water to it. Mix well. 3. Apply on the face and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes. 4. Rinse with water.

21. Egg And Cucumber Face Mask

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cucumber • 1 egg white

Method

1. Grate the cucumber and add the egg white to it. Mix it thoroughly. You can also blend both the ingredients. 2. Apply this evenly on the face and neck. 3. Let it dry for about 20 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water.

In this article, we have covered a variety of cucumber face mask recipes that can be used for different skin types. Use them regularly, up to twice a week, and you will surely notice your skin becoming clearer, softer, and glowing.

Try these face packs and reap their benefits. Do share your experiences with us in the comments section below.